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Bible, Called, Calling, Isaiah, Romans, Saints, Scripture, Servant, Service

SERVING THE SAINTS

ROMANS 15:25

“but now, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.”

Serving the saints is a noble cause. I am reminded of a verse in Isaiah (32:8) which says, “But the noble person devises noble plans; And by noble plans he stands.” When God gives us a task, He expects us to follow through. I have been given many opportunities to serve the saints in my lifetime. I have tried my best to do that, but I have to admit there have been a few occasions when I did not do what the Lord asked. I didn’t exactly have a Jonah experience, but He did get me back on the right track.

Paul had been given some resources to share with the saints in Jerusalem (we’ll see more on that in the next verse), and now he is planning to do that before traveling on to Rome. In Acts 19:21 we read about his plan. “Now after these things were finished, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem after he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, saying, ‘After I have been there, I must also see Rome.’” Then again in Acts 24:17 we see his purpose mentioned. “‘Now after several years I came to bring charitable gifts to my nation and to present offerings,’” Paul was a noble man with a noble plan, and he planned to see it through.

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How can you serve the saints? My pastor recently made a plea to our church for more volunteers. We need nursery workers and children ministry workers. We need teachers in different age groups. I am sure there are a lot of other needs that he did not mention. The trouble is most of the time, twenty percent of the church winds up doing eighty percent of the work. That is not serving the saints well. Do you think?

Now, I believe strongly that God will call individuals to fill every need in the church. The problem is most aren’t picking up the phone. Is there something you know God has called you to do but you have not responded? What are you waiting for? Don’t wait for an engraved invitation. Step out and trust Him. If He has called you, He will equip you. You may have heard the expression “God does not call the qualified. He qualifies the called.” Is that you?

The ministry in which I serve is all about helping men become qualified to serve. We know that men are the key to strong churches. Men are the key to strong families. Simply put, men are the key. Then why do so few men serve the saints? I want to encourage all the men reading this blog today to ask the Lord how He wants to use them. Young men need mentors. Older men need companionship. Serve the saints in whatever way you can. You are not pleasing the pastor. You are pleasing the Lord.

Use me Lord however You choose. I want to be Your vessel in serving the saints.

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Bible, Boasting, Others, Pride, Romans, Scripture, Service

BOAST IN GOD

ROMANS 15:17

“Therefore in Christ Jesus I have found reason for boasting in things pertaining to God.”

When we think of boasting, it usually has a negative connotation. And that is justified. I have known some extreme braggarts in my lifetime. I bet you have also. But I have also known some who only brag on Jesus. That’s a good kind of boasting. They attribute everything good to Him. They don’t want any credit or praise. That’s what Paul is referring to in today’s verse.

The Greek word for “boasting” is kaúxēsis which means boasting of self-achievements or God’s. Barnes says, “It means also ‘praise, thanksgiving,’ and ‘joy. This is its meaning here, that the apostle had great cause of ‘rejoicing’ or ‘praise’ that he had been so highly honored in the appointment to this office, and in his success in it.” Let’s look at some other verses where this word is used this way.

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In 1 Corinthians 15:31 Paul writes, “I affirm, brothers and sisters, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, that I die daily.” Paul uses kaúxēsis three times in 2 Corinthians (1:12; 7:4 and 8:24). In 7:4 Paul boasts again in the Corinthians, “My confidence in you is great; my boasting in your behalf is great.” Once again in 1 Thessalonians 2:19 Paul boasts in the recipients of his letter. He says, “For who is our hope, or joy or crown of pride, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? Or is it not indeed you?” The word “pride” there is kaúxēsis.

What does this mean for us? I think it is pretty clear. Boast in others. Boast in Jesus. Don’t boast on yourself. If you deserve recognition for something, let others boast on you. I have always found it hard to receive praise from others. Whether it was a remark concerning a message I gave, a song I sang or some project I completed, I always felt unworthy of such praise. I know that the only reason I can do any of those things is Jesus.

Let me encourage you this week to find a reason to boast on someone else. You may have a neighbor who always keeps their yard looking nice. Tell them you appreciate their efforts. You may observe a stranger helping someone in need. Tell them you are thankful for them. And if someone brags on you, point upward and give God praise. Use that moment as a chance to brag on Jesus.

I give You praise, O Lord, for all You have done in and through me.

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BE A MINISTER

ROMANS 15:16

“to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, ministering as a priest the gospel of God, so that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.”

I have said before in this blog how proud my mama was that I was a minister. If I ever got a letter in the mail addressed to Reverend Carl Willis, I knew it was from my mom. I am not sure she ever really understood what I did since my ministry wasn’t in a church for most of my career. However, if she could read this verse with me today, it would explain exactly what I have been called to do.

This verse is a prime example of why you can’t just read the English translation. The two words, “minister” and “ministering,” are two entirely different words. Paul is telling the readers of his role and his function as a minister to the Gentiles. We are all called to be ministers of the gospel, whether that involves full-time service or not. Paul’s example of his ministry shows us that. Let’s look at these two words and see how we can apply them to our lives.

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First, we have the Greek word leitourgos translated as “minister.” This word is five times in the New Testament in a variety of ways. It “is applied to civil authorities (Romans 13:6), an apostle’s missionary calling (Romans 15:16), a congregational delegate (Philippians 2:25), angels (Hebrews 1:7), and Christ Himself (Hebrews 8:2). Each instance presents God-appointed service offered for the common good and ultimately directed toward Him.” (Topical Lexicon) Paul is referring to his role here in today’s verse as an apostle to the Gentiles. God had given him a specific function.

The word “ministering” is the Greek word hierourgeó which only occurs here in Romans 15:16. It literally means “temple work.” Let’s just call that church work or mission work. Paul knew his job as an apostle wasn’t just a position of honor. He was called to serve, to actually do the work. I can relate to that. In my ministry, I have been asked to do a lot of things that are more work related than position related. Serving the Lord can be hard at times. It requires sacrifice. It requires dedication.

We are called a part of the royal priesthood, am I right? 1 Peter 2:9 says that. That doesn’t mean we sit back and relish in our position in Christ. No! We are called to serve. To do the ministering. That may mean you serve in VBS this year or you rock babies in the nursery. You may be a deacon or an elder in your church. Whatever you do to serve the Lord, make sure you let Him sanctify in the Holy Spirit, as Paul said at the end of our verse today. If the Holy Spirit isn’t in it, don’t do it. Do it for the glory of God and for no other reason.

I am Yours, O Lord. Use me to minister to the body of Christ however You choose.

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WE WILL GIVE AN ACCOUNT

ROMANS 14:12

“So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God.”

Have you ever been called into your boss’ office to give a report on your work? It can be intimidating, can’t it? If you have done your job well, there is usually nothing to worry about (unless your boss is just an ogre, lol). But if you’ve been slacking on the job or have not met goals that were set for you, you might me in for a little “woodshed” time. That is never comfortable. I always tried to avoid those kinds of meetings by doing what I was asked to the best of my ability.

Paul continues the discussion of the bema seat judgment for believers with today’s verse. He reminds us that we have to give an account of ourselves to the Lord and Master of the universe. Don’t skip over that first word, though. Paul writes, “So…” This participle in the Greek is ara and it is decisive. You could translate it as “no doubt, then, therefore, wherefore.” (Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance). No believer will be exempt from this. It doesn’t matter how long you were a Christian and how much you think you may have done for the Lord, you will give an account.

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But let’s take a look at that phrase “give an account.” Barnes says this phrase means, “That is, of his character and conduct; his words and actions; his plans and purposes. In the fearful arraignment of that day every work and purpose shall be brought forth and tried by the unerring standard of justice. As we shall be called to so fearful an account with God, we should not be engaged in condemning our brethren but should examine whether we are prepared to give up our account with joy, and not with grief.” I love how he points it back to Paul’s discussion earlier in this chapter about judging others.

The Greek for this phrase, however, is not anything elaborate or difficult to understand. It literally reads “will give a word.” We will have to explain ourselves. Afterall, at the time of this judgment we will not be able to justify our actions or lack of action. What has been done is done. I wonder if the Lord will ask us any questions. I don’t think so. All we can really say at this point is, “Here I am, Lord. These are the works I have done in Your name.” Then the fire will test them. Whoof!

And it is important to point out that we will give an account of ourself. No one is going to step up and defend our works for us. Nor will we be able to speak on behalf of someone else. Each believer will give an account for their own works. So, let me ask you, are your works fireproof? Will they pass the test? Make sure the works you are doing for Jesus are works He has initiated and blessed. Don’t do something and then ask the Lord to bless it. Ask Him first. If He says to do it and you do it as He instructs, I guarantee it will pass the test. Serve Him wisely.

Father, I want all my works to be done for Your glory and not mine.

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NOT FOR OURSELVES

ROMANS 14:7

“For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for himself;”

I never knew what it meant to live for someone else until I got married and had children. Now, as a man who pursues the Lord’s will, I know my life comes second to my wife, children and grandchildren. My role as provider and protector is paramount. It is no longer about what I want. It’s about what is best for them. Even that has changed as my children have grown and have children of their own. My wife and I are empty nesters, but my priority is still my family.

Paul brings out a major teaching for these Roman believers and for us. As followers of Christ, our life is not our own. Albert Barnes says, “The meaning of the expression is, that no Christian lives to gratify his own inclinations or appetites. He makes it his great aim to do the will of God; to subordinate all his desires to his Law and gospel;” That is exactly right. Because Jesus gave His all for us, we are expected to do the same for others.

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I am currently taking a man in Belize through our Every Man A Warrior curriculum. We are in book 2 which is about Marriage and Children. I made the remark this week that I believe applies to our verse today. I said, “Isn’t it interesting that almost every husband would give his physical life to protect his wife but won’t die to himself for her?” Isn’t that right? We say that we would die for Christ, but we won’t lay down our own rights for Him.

Perhaps no other passage in Scripture says it better than 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. “4 Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant. 5 It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered, 6 it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; 7 it keeps every confidence, it believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away with; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away with.”

Are you loving that way? Are you living that way? Read those verses again. After each “love is” ask yourself if that describes your life and your love for others. We are to live for others, not ourselves. We should not hold our lives so tightly that we are not free to let it go. Jesus can give you the strength you need to die to yourself. Not I, but Christ!

I praise You, O Lord, for giving me the strength and humility to die to myself daily. 

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Bible, Minister, Ministry, Romans, Scripture, Servant, Service

GOD’S MINISTERS

ROMANS 13:6

“For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing.”

The first thing I think of when I think of ministers is someone who is in full-time Christian ministry. But there are a lot of different kinds of ministers. For example, in many governments, elected officials are called Minsters of Parliament (MPs). That title carries with it the authority to act on behalf of their constituents in enacting laws and voting to secure funding for their districts. They are ministers of the people.

Paul uses a word today which is translated “servants” which is only used four other times in the New Testament. The word is leitourgós which “was originally a term for public service done by an official minister of the State. In classical Greek, it means ‘one who discharges a public office at his own expense, then, generally, a public servant, a minister, servant.’” (HELPS Word-studies). This term also became used for those who were in a priestly role serving the Lord. Who are our ministers today?

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Speaking of himself in Romans 15:16, Paul writes, “to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, ministering as a priest the gospel of God, so that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.” Paul saw himself as a servant of both the Lord and the Gentiles. He was willing to lay it all on the line for both. Are you?

In Philippians 2:25, Paul calls Epaphroditus a “minister to my need.” That’s the same word. Epaphroditus came to Paul to serve him but got sick and almost died. But God healed him and he was able to return to the Philippians. Epaphroditus also laid it all on the line for the Lord and for Paul. Are you willing to be a “minister” like that?

The writer to the Hebrews uses it twice (1:7 and 8:2). The first use is in a quote from Psalm 104:4, “And regarding the angels He says, ‘HE MAKES HIS ANGELS WINDS, AND HIS MINISTERS A FLAME OF FIRE.’” The Hebrew word sharath translated “ministers” has a similar definition as leitourgós. Isn’t that cool that the angels are also God’s ministers who serve Him and His Son?

The final time leitourgós is used is Hebrews 8:2 where it describes Jesus in that role. We need to back up to verse 1, however, to get the full impact. “1 Now the main point in what has been said is this: we have such a high priest, who has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, 2 a minister in the sanctuary and in the true tabernacle, which the Lord set up, not man.” Jesus called Himself a servant, did He not?

You may be a role in which you minister to others or maybe your ministry is to your family. As followers of Christ, we are all ministers (servants) of God to do His bidding. Minister to and for Him today.

Thank You, Father, for all the ministers I have in my life, both publicly and spiritually.

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NO SLACKERS

ROMANS 12:11

“not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;”

One thing that can kill a business is a slothful employee. When one person is not doing their job effectively, the whole team suffers. I remember years ago when I had a part-time job at Walmart. I worked a third shift job a couple of nights a week to earn a little extra money. There were so many employees there who did as little as possible. When I kept working all night, they would tell me to slow down or take a break because I was making them look bad. Sorry to say but I wasn’t the one making them look bad.

Paul addresses slothfulness in today’s verse with a caution. On the first hand, he tells us to be “not lagging behind in diligence.” The Greek word for “lagging behind” is oknērós. It occurs here and just two other places. Secondly, Paul tells us to be “fervent in spirit.” Zéō is the Greek word translated as “fervent.” Let’s look at these two words a bit.

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Oknērós means someone has a less than desirable attitude about the task at hand. It can result in tardiness or laziness. Getting a job done has as much to do with attitude as it does with aptitude. You have to get your head in the game, so to speak. This word in used in Matthew 25:26 to describe the servant who buried his master’s one talent rather than using it to gain more for his master. Don’t bury your gifts the Lord has given you.

Zéō means “to show great zeal; be ardently passionate (literally ‘boiling’ with interest or desire).” (HELPS Word-studies). Picture a pot of boiling water. The sound you hear is supposedly how this word sounds in the Greek. It’s an onomatopoetic word, according to some scholars. I don’t hear that myself, but then again, I’m not Greek, lol. This word was used one other time to describe Apollos in Acts 18:25. He showed that fervent spirit in preaching the truth.

Why do we need to not lag and to be fervent? Because we are serving the Lord. That’s the last phrase of today’s verse. You can’t effectively serve the Lord if you’re a slacker. You need to be passionate about your service also to be effective. Paul gives us some great advice today. Don’t be a slacker! Do be passionate! Serve the Lord with your whole heart and see what He does in and through you.

Thank You, Father, for the attitude You give me when I submit to You.

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THE GIFTS LIST – SERVING AND TEACHING

ROMANS 12:7

“if service, in the act of serving; or the one who teaches, in the act of teaching;”

Have you ever known a really good servant of the Lord or a really good teacher of the Word? I have had the pleasure of knowing both. I have seen church deacons who really took their role as deacon seriously. They were there to assist the pastor in any way possible. And my late brother-in-law, Dr. Wayne Barber, was probably the best Bible teacher I have ever known. Let’s look at these next two roles we see gifted by the Lord in Paul’s list.

The original Greek text simply reads, “or service, in the service or the teaching in the teaching.” Not much fluff there, is there? The Greek word for “service” is diakonia. HELPS Word-studies says it means “ministry; active service, done with a willing (voluntary) attitude.” And the Greek word for “teaches” (didáskō ) is the root word for “teaching” (didaskalía). Both service and teaching are vital to the body of Christ.

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I think back to the first “deacons” appointed by the church leaders. In Acts 6:1-6 we see the twelve disciples lay hands on seven men to assist them in caring for the widows. They were to be men “of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom.” Other qualifications for deacons can be found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. In fact, the ministry I serve is founded on those very passages. We teach men to be the leaders who can serve as deacons and elders in their local church. Where most churches use those qualifications to disqualify men from serving, Every Man A Warrior uses those qualifications to help qualify men to serve.

Teaching is mentioned in three other passages in the New Testament and is considered a major role that is served through this gift from the Lord. In 1 Corinthians 12:28 it says, “And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, and various kinds of tongues.” Then in Ephesians 4:11 Paul writes, “And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers,” Finally, in 1 Timothy 5:17 we read, “The elders who lead well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.”

Serving and teaching – two parts of the body of Christ. They are no more important than the other parts of the body but are still important for a healthy body. Don’t look down on anyone who is a servant in the church as if that gift is less important than those who are teaching. Remember, the foot needs the hand as much as the heart. Every gift works with the other gifts to keep the body of Christ healthy and alive.

Father, I thank You for the gifts of service and teaching and for all those who are living out those gifts in the body of Christ.

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ONE BODY IN CHRIST

ROMANS 12:5

“so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually parts of one another.”

“All for one and one for all.” You may have heard that chant before. I was watching my beloved Georgia Bulldogs capture the SEC men’s baseball championship a couple of days ago and thought of that chant. That baseball team is made up of 41 players. They each have their own position to play. The pitcher is usually the one that gets all the attention, but he is not effective without great players surrounding him. He cannot pitch that ball without someone to catch it. One team but many players.

Paul continues his analogy of the body and individual parts that he began in verse 4. The Greek word for “body” is sṓma. It can represent the physical body orBody of Christ, the church. Here, of course, Paul is using it to refer to the church. The Greek word translated as “parts” is melos. It means a member which belongs to the whole, like a limb of the body belongs to the whole body.

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Any successful sports team works to make sure every member of that team is valued and appreciated. The team needs every member to be whole. The same is true of the body of Christ. We need every member to be whole. Everyone plays their part. I’ve told this story before, but it bears repeating. There once was a small stone chapel in Ireland that was just outside the edge of the village. There was no electricity in that chapel, so the only light that was available was the lanterns from the members. Each Sunday evening the villagers would light their lanterns and bring them to church to provide light for the service. With each additional lantern that arrived, the chapel became brighter. The people inside may not realize how much one lantern meant to the chapel’s brightness. But those outside could watch and see how as each lanterned entered the building, the glow became brighter.

Listen, beloved. Your light matters. You may not see it, but it does. When your light is missing the glow isn’t as bright. What part do you play in the body of Christ? Carl, I don’t have a very big part at all. I’m not a singer or a preacher or a teacher. Don’t discount your role in the body. If you are a follower of Christ, He has gifted you with a role in the body. If you don’t know what that is, take a Spiritual Gift Inventory to see just how He has gifted you. Ask Him to show you.

Let me close by sharing what Paul said in 1 Corinthians 12:27-31. “27 Now you are Christ’s body, and individually parts of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, and various kinds of tongues. 29 All are not apostles, are they? All are not prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All are not workers of miracles, are they? 30 All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they? 31 But earnestly desire the greater gifts.”

Father, I want to serve as You have gifted me. I am thankful for how You have put the Body of Christ together.

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DO YOUR PART

ROMANS 12:4

“For just as we have many parts in one body and all the body’s parts do not have the same function,”

Boy, as I get older, I realize the importance of every part of my body. When my feet hurt, it’s hard to walk around. My feet can limit my whole body. When my head hurts, I just want to lie down and close my eyes. My head can limit my whole body. When my back acts up, once again my whole body is limited. Our bodies were designed by the Great Creator to function in harmony. We need every molecule doing its part to be healthy.

Paul uses this analogy over the next several verses to show the importance of the body of Christ working together to accomplish His mission for the world. In Matthew Poole’s Commentary he writes of verse 4 and 5, “These verses are a reason against arrogancy. All Christians are members of one and the same body; therefore, they should not pride themselves in their gifts but employ them for the common good. It is with the church, the mystical body of Christ, as with a natural body that hath many members, and all these have not the same office,or the same action or operation (as the word signifieth); the eye hath one office, the ear another, the hand a third, etc. So, the church of Christ, though one body in him who is the Head, hath many members;” That’s a good explanation, I think.

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The word used by Paul which is translated as “function” is the Greek word práksis which is “a function, implying sustained activity and/or responsibility.” (HELPS Word-studies). This isn’t a one time deed. It’s an ongoing activity. I can’t help but think about a dear saint in a church I served. This lady served over 45 years in the church nursery. She rocked three generations of children during that time. She had indeed served her function in the body of that church.

This is the same word used in Matthew 16:27 when Jesus said, “‘For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and WILL THEN REPAY EVERY PERSON ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS.’” Jesus is looking at our ongoing deeds, not the thing we did once out of guilt to get someone off our back. He is looking for servants who serve, not perform.

We will see in the following verses in Romans 12 some of the gifts that God has given the body to perform. I urge you to check back in with us as we look at the functions God has given us. Yours may be listed here or in one of the other passages like 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. Whatever God has gifted you to do, do it with the right motive. Do it to honor Him for all He has done for you. Remember, the body needs you. It cannot function as it should if you don’t function well.

Thank You, Lord, for the different functions of the body and the way You have gifted me to serve.

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